Jammu, April 30 -- union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the commencement of the augmented 20-coach Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express marks a landmark achievement in ongoing efforts to transform rail connectivity in the union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The minister was addressing a gathering at Jammu Railway Station during the flagging-off ceremony, held in the presence of union Minister for Railways and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Members of Parliament Sat Paul Sharma and Ghulam Ali Khatana.
Dr. Singh said the introduction of this direct train service between Jammu and Srinagar will significantly enhance ease of travel, improve logistics efficiency, and promote...